encampment

noun

en·​camp·​ment in-ˈkamp-mənt 

en-

1

a

: the place where a group (such as a body of troops) is encamped

b

: the individuals that make up an encampment

2

: the act of encamping : the state of being encamped

Synonyms of encampment

• campground
• camp
• campsite

Examples of encampment in a Sentence

a recreational area that will serve as this year's encampment for the Scouts' jamboree

Recent Examples on the Web

The eviction process was protracted and followed a series of complex legal battles led by residents of the encampment, who organized as a collective to advocate for their rights. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

People who have been forced by gangs to flee their homes have turned the schools into makeshift encampments. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

The encampments will include rows of canvas wedge tents, camp kitchens, and open fires. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

Those questions have become critical as California lawmakers, local governments, and taxpayers scrutinize the effectiveness of homelessness spending amid encampments continuing to pop up and the rising demand for transparency. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

encampment

noun

en·​camp·​ment in-ˈkamp-mənt 

1

: the act of encamping : the state of being encamped

2

: the site of a camp